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Coconut Macaroon Egg Nests

Coconut Macaroon Egg Nests are a fun and easy Easter treat filled with jelly beans.
Course Cookie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 36
Author Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces shredded coconut
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Green Food Coloring
  • 2 extra large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Jelly Beans

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. In small bowl, mix together condensed milk with 2 drops of green food coloring and almond extract.
  3. In medium bowl, add coconut. Pour colored condensed milk over coconut and incorporate well. Set aside.
  4. In mixing bowl, add egg whites and salt. Beat on high until medium peaks form.
  5. Carefully fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop by tablespoon onto lined cookies sheet.
  7. Add three jelly beans to the center of each macaroon.
  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes.